People who live in rural areas of England may be missing out on debt advice, it has been suggested.
According to the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC), demand for help in managing family finances has increased faster in such areas than it has in towns and cities, yet there are relatively few government advisors operating in rural locations.
The commission claimed that insolvency and bankruptcy cases are higher in rural parts of Britain.
In its monthly report, the CRC called on the government to expand its advisory services so that people can seek help quicker before their problems get worse.
It said: "New groups of society are seeking debt advice as a result of the recession and traditionally vulnerable groups such as the self-employed and older people are creating a stronger demand in rural areas."
Established in April 2005, the CRC aims to provide informed, independent advice to the government concerning the needs of people living and working in rural parts of England.
According to the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC), demand for help in managing family finances has increased faster in such areas than it has in towns and cities, yet there are relatively few government advisors operating in rural locations.
The commission claimed that insolvency and bankruptcy cases are higher in rural parts of Britain.
In its monthly report, the CRC called on the government to expand its advisory services so that people can seek help quicker before their problems get worse.
It said: "New groups of society are seeking debt advice as a result of the recession and traditionally vulnerable groups such as the self-employed and older people are creating a stronger demand in rural areas."
Established in April 2005, the CRC aims to provide informed, independent advice to the government concerning the needs of people living and working in rural parts of England.
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